Surrogate Court Litigation

White Plains Lawyers Experienced with Surrogate Court Litigation

Ideally, when a loved one passes away, his or her estate has been properly prepared and is in order. This is not always the case. In such instances, surrogate court litigation is often necessary. There are several scenarios that warrant surrogate court litigation. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Thomas L. Gallivan, PLLC are well-versed in each of these circumstances, and have the expertise to guide families through this often convoluted process.

Surrogate Court Litigation

As mentioned, there are several possible situations that authorize surrogate court involvement. These include:

Paternity Issues

Challenges to Distributee Status

Challenges to Executor or Administrator Status

Will Contests

Often the terminology alone associated with surrogate court litigation is confusing. The team at the Law Offices of Thomas L. Gallivan, PLLC will listen to your issues, determine which, if any, surrogate proceedings are necessary for your loved one’s estate, and assist you step by step in navigating through the process.

New York’s Surrogate Court Lawyers

With more than four decades of experience representing our clients in New York’s surrogate courts, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Thomas L. Gallivan, PLLC have the tools to walk you through the process of organizing and settling your loved one’s estate. If you have lost a family member and are unsure where to turn, please contact us today for a free initial consultation at 914-220-1086. Let us take the worry of litigation off your hands.